Football is the most popular gamein the world. Interest huge.
Millions of people watch games of idols. Demand rising
planned.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets
in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many countries.

They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio".
With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom.
Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Game captivated
with its dynamism. Battles on the field were serious.
Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized.
In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands,
in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response.
Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance
with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism.
However, athletes were fix a single regulations.
First unification became positive. Attention public intensified.
According to the results in England there was the first specialized club.

Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly
created a standard code of rules of football.

Modern outline

Over time the game developed. Created conditions
for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.

Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup.

Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters.
However, from current specified strike is. Now take penalties from fixed spot.
Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs
passed over a hundred. In society began arise speculations.
Many players felt that a number of rosters give players salary.
At that time sports could be only amateur. As a result norms changed.

They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.

Started sequence denunciations. Lineups accused each other.
Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to Europe.
Following the results sport became regulated at the international level.
FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first organization included
7 countries.
Unified norms clothing did not exist. Football Players
required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially athletes played without
numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place in 1900.
Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.

Football flourished in the middle of the last century.
On the planet started playing high class stars.